Program Director survey

You have been selected to receive this survey based on meeting one of CAPTE's qualifications for

eligibility as Program Director; having an academic doctoral degree. In an attempt to understand factors that influence physical therapy faculty in pursuing the position of program director, a survey was

developed to examine the perceptions of the roles and responsibilities of a program director by faculty eligible to undertake the position.

If you are willing to participate, the survey will take 15 minutes. Protection of your identity is set within the Qualtrics software system such that no identifying information, including e-mail address, is shown with the survey responses. When the study is published or presented, no identifying information will be included.

Submission of the completed survey will imply your consent to participate in this study. This survey has been approved by the University of New England Institutional Review Board.

Your willingness to participate is appreciated.

Are you currently a program director or have been a program director in the past?

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yes

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Skip To: End of Survey If Are you currently a program director or have been a program director in the past? = yes

Which academic doctoral degree did you earn?

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PhD

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EdD

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DHSc

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DHS

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Other ________________________________________________ What is your academic rank?

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Professor

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Associate Professor

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Assistant Professor

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Clinical Professor

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Clinical Associate Professor

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Clinical Assistant Professor

Have you taught full-time in higher education for at least 6 years?

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Yes

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Have you taught full-time in a physical therapist education program for at least 3 years?

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Yes

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If yes to the above question, how many years have you taught full-time in a physical therapist education program?

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3 years

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4-6 years

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7-9 years

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> 10 years

Do you have a current license to practice as a physical therapist in the United States?

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Yes

Did you graduate from APTA's Education Leadership Institute Fellowship program?

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Yes

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To which gender identity do you most identify?

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Male

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Female

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Not listed What is your age?

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less than 30

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30-39

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40-49

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50-59

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60-69

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> 70

Which of the following best describes your institution's classification?

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Public college/university

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Private, not-for-profit college/university

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Private, for-profit college/university

If the position of program director included a significant level of responsibility to act as faculty advocate

to higher administration, what is your likelihood to apply for this position?

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Extremely likely

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Somewhat likely

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Neither likely nor unlikely

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Somewhat unlikely

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Extremely unlikely

If the position of program director included a significant level of responsibility to maintain program

accreditation, what is your likelihood to apply for this position?

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Extremely likely

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Somewhat likely

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Neither likely nor unlikely

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Somewhat unlikely

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Extremely unlikely

If the position of program director included a significant level of responsibility to facilitate change, what is your likelihood to apply for this position?

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Extremely likely

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Somewhat likely

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Neither likely nor unlikely

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Somewhat unlikely

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Extremely unlikely

If the position of program director included a significant level of responsibility to recruit faculty, what is your likelihood to apply for this position?

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Extremely likely

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Somewhat likely

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Neither likely nor unlikely

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Somewhat unlikely

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Extremely unlikely

If the position of program director included a significant level of responsibility to resolve conflicts, what is your likelihood to apply for this position?

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Extremely likely

o

Somewhat likely

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Neither likely nor unlikely

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Somewhat unlikely

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Extremely unlikely

If the position of program director included a significant level of responsibility to develop strategic

plans, what is your likelihood to apply for this position?

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Extremely likely

o

Somewhat likely

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Neither likely nor unlikely

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Somewhat unlikely

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Extremely unlikely

If the position of program director included a significant level of responsibility to oversee the curriculum

content, design, and evaluation, what is your likelihood to apply for this position?

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Extremely likely

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Somewhat likely

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Neither likely nor unlikely

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Somewhat unlikely

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Extremely unlikely

If the position of program director included a significant level of responsibility to assign faculty

workloads, what is your likelihood to apply for this position?

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Extremely likely

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Somewhat likely

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Neither likely nor unlikely

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Somewhat unlikely

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Extremely unlikely

If the position of program director included a significant level of responsibility to manage fiscal

resources, what is your likelihood to apply for this position?

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Extremely likely

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Somewhat likely

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Neither likely nor unlikely

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Somewhat unlikely

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Extremely unlikely

If the position of program director included a significant level of responsibility to evaluate faculty

performance, what is your likelihood to apply for this position?

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Extremely likely

o

Somewhat likely

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Neither likely nor unlikely

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Somewhat unlikely

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Extremely unlikely

If the position of program director included a significant level of responsibility to represent the

department at college/university-level meetings, what is your likelihood to apply for this position?

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Extremely likely

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Somewhat likely

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Neither likely nor unlikely

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Somewhat unlikely

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Extremely unlikely

Based on your perception of a program director's role, drag the list of items from the most essential responsibility to least essential.

______ faculty advocate to higher administration ______ maintain program accreditation

______ facilitate change ______ recruit faculty ______ resolve conflicts ______ develop strategic plans

______ oversee curriculum content, design, and evaluation ______ assign faculty workloads

______ manage fiscal resources ______ evaluate faculty performance

Appendix B

Consent to Participate

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND CONSENT FOR PARTCIPATION IN RESEARCH Project Title: Physical therapist faculty transition to academic leadership. Principal Investigator(s): Mary Ellen Vore

Introduction:

• Please read this form. You may also request that the form is read to you. The purpose of this form is to give you information about this research study, and if you choose to participate, document that choice.

• You are encouraged to ask any questions that you may have about this study, now, during or after the project is complete. You can take as much time as you need to decide whether or not you want to participate. Your participation is voluntary.

Why is this research study being done?

To explore factors that influence physical therapy faculty in pursuing the position of program director as well as perceptions of roles and responsibilities of program director.

Who will be in this study?

Physical therapy faculty with earned academic doctoral degrees from accredited programs in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions of the United States.

What will I be asked to do?

You will be asked to answer an electronic survey that consists of 11 demographic questions, 11 Likert scale and 11 rank order questions. The survey will take no longer than 15 minutes.

What are the possible risks of taking part in this study?

There are no anticipated risks to participating in this research.

What are the possible benefits of taking part in this study?

There are no direct benefits to participating in this research.

There is no monetary cost to participating in this research.

How will my privacy be protected?

The QualtricsXM_{software is set such that no identifying information is shown, including e-mail} address, with the survey responses. When the study is published or presented, no identifying information will be included.

How will my data be kept confidential?

Data are password protected on the researchers’ computer.

What are my rights as a research participant?

• Your participation is voluntary. Your decision to participate will have no impact on your current or future relations with the University.

• Your decision to participate will not affect your relationship with Mary Ellen Vore. • You may skip or refuse to answer any question for any reason.

• If you choose not to participate there is no penalty to you and you will not lose any benefits that you are otherwise entitled to receive.

• You are free to withdraw from this research study at any time, for any reason.

o If you choose to withdraw from the research there will be no penalty to you and you will not lose any benefits that you are otherwise entitled to receive.

• You will be informed of any significant findings developed during the course of the research that may affect your willingness to participate in the research.

• If you sustain an injury while participating in this study, your participation may be ended.

What other options do I have?

• You may choose not to participate.

Whom may I contact with questions?

• The researchers conducting this study are Mary Ellen Vore

o For more information regarding this study, please contact Mary Ellen Vore • If you choose to participate in this research study and believe you may have suffered a

research related injury, please contact Mary Ellen Vore

• If you have any questions or concerns about your rights as a research subject, you may call Mary Bachman DeSilva, Sc.D., Chair of the UNE Institutional Review Board at (207) 221-4567 or [email protected].

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